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This Affordable Dress Watch Is Everyday Minimalism at Its Best

By Gear Patrol | Emily | 4/30/2026 9:52 AM

Measuring just 4.9mm thick, the Undone Slim is quiet luxury for less. ... Read full Story

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By Gear Patrol | Chris Chin | 4/29/2026 7:10 PM

The #vanlife pool might get another, affordable option for those looking to live the nomadic lifestyle. ... Read full Story

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Nike Gave Its Premium Hoka Challenger Its Most Sophisticated Look Yet

By Gear Patrol | Ben Bowers | 4/29/2026 6:55 PM

Nike softens the look of its most aggressive runner without dialing back the tech underneath. ... Read full Story

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Ikea Just Called BS on the Modern Cooler Arms Race

By Gear Patrol | Ben Bowers | 4/29/2026 5:31 PM

The brand's latest summer release feels like the anti-status-cooler: easy, functional enough, and priced accordingly. ... Read full Story

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Japan’s Most Head-Turning Manual Civic Looks Nothing Like the Honda You Know

By Gear Patrol | gvandyke | 4/29/2026 5:29 PM

Mitsuoka has unveiled a new eye-catching installment as part of its curiously retro Civic overhaul. ... Read full Story

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Uniqlo’s Beloved Budget T-Shirt Based on Vintage Military Surplus Gets an Overdue Sequel

By Gear Patrol | Jack Seemer | 4/29/2026 5:17 PM

One of the best budget t-shirts money can buy gets a dressy sibling ideal for summer layering. ... Read full Story

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An Iconic Chronograph Returns, and It Could Not Have Aged More Gracefully

By Gear Patrol | Johnny Brayson | 4/29/2026 5:10 PM

No Botox needed. ... Read full Story

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This Innovative New Multi-Tool Boasts a Rare Yet Hugely Handy Function

By Gear Patrol | Steve Mazzucchi | 4/29/2026 4:16 PM

You can debate whether it is "pocket sized," but there's no denying the direct approach to an oft-unaddressed everyday task. ... Read full Story

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An American Hi-Fi Darling Has a $99 Solve for Adding Tube Amps to Your Stereo System

By Gear Patrol | tbowe | 4/29/2026 4:16 PM

Want to experiment with tube sound? It doesn't get much more affordable than this. ... Read full Story

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Toyota’s Most Desirable Land Cruiser Brings Off-Road Heritage to City Streets

By Gear Patrol | Chris Chin | 4/29/2026 3:58 PM

The oldie-but-a-goodie Series 70 soldiers on alongside the latest Series 250, but now with a unique twist. ... Read full Story

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James Dean’s Iconic 1950s “Rebel” Jacket Returns with a Faithful Remake

By Gear Patrol | Brad Lanphear | 4/29/2026 3:19 PM

Buck Mason teamed up with McGregor, an American manufacturer that established midcentury sportswear, to rebuild a cinematic icon. ... Read full Story

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New Balance’s Nostalgic Dad Shoe Looks Even Better in Its Signature Color

By Gear Patrol | hayleyhelmsgps | 4/29/2026 3:12 PM

The Abzorb 2010 Grey Days is a masterclass fusion of retro Y2K styling and New Balance's quintessential color palette. ... Read full Story

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8 New Enthusiast Cars Getting Killed Off Before the End of 2026

By Gear Patrol | gvandyke | 4/29/2026 2:14 PM

Discontinued EVs are the talk of the industry, but you can't forget the enthusiast standouts that are nearing their end. ... Read full Story

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The King of Cowboy Boots Modernized Another Surprising Footwear Icon

By Gear Patrol | Ben Bowers | 4/29/2026 1:57 PM

The Western boot disruptor turned its attention to loafers—and the result might be its most wearable shoe yet. ... Read full Story

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This Affordable Automatic Pilots Watch Gets a Sporty Titanium Upgrade

By Gear Patrol | Brad Lanphear | 4/29/2026 1:07 PM

Farer's daily-wearing, comfortably sized pilot's watch gets a titanium upgrade with four distinct dial options. ... Read full Story

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This New Entry-Level Street Bike Offers Ducati Vibes at a Costco Price

By Gear Patrol | Steve Mazzucchi | 4/29/2026 1:07 PM

The super-approachable Italian-designed moto's silhouette tips its fedora to Borgo Panigale's legendary brand. ... Read full Story

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Cotopaxi Is Breaking Ground in a Brand-New Travel Category

By Gear Patrol | hayleyhelmsgps | 4/29/2026 12:54 PM

The Coraza Roller brings the brand's signature durability, sustainability and color to a well-known design, updating it with smart details. ... Read full Story

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Vans Gives Its Original Sneaker a Refined Update and a Fresh Remix of Its Most Iconic Print

By Gear Patrol | Sean Tirman | 4/29/2026 12:50 PM

This pioneering 1970s skate shoe gets a premium upper, simplified styling and more in this upgraded remix. ... Read full Story

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Pro-Ject’s New Affordable Amplifier Breathes New Life Into Old-School Hi-Fi Speakers

By Gear Patrol | tbowe | 4/29/2026 12:16 PM

The beloved Austrian audio maker just doubled down on affordable hi-fi. ... Read full Story

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J.Crew’s Reworked Retro Icon Is a Future Classic in the Making

By Gear Patrol | Jack Seemer | 4/29/2026 11:57 AM

Make space in the summer wardrobe. J.Crew's fan-favorite fall knit gets a warm-weather remix for the ages. ... Read full Story

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Cows’ methane burps may be fueled by a newfound organelle in gut microbes

by Science News | Apr 30 2026

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by CBS Interactive Inc | May 01 2026

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by NJ Spotlight | May 01 2026

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by United Press International, Inc. | May 01 2026

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by New York Post | May 01 2026

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Proton beam timing tool could check radiotherapy energy before nearly every treatment

by phys.org | May 01 2026

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by Gear Patrol | May 01 2026

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🛒 Players set to stir up the next international transfer window

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Word of the Day

Beltane

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 1, 2026 is:

Beltane • \BEL-tayn\ • noun

Beltane refers to the Celtic May Day festival.

// Beltane falls each year approximately halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice.

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Examples:

“On May 1, we celebrate what began as the ancient Celtic holiday of Beltane. ... It started at sundown April 30, when, according to Celtic lore, the evil spirits that had wreaked havoc on humans since Halloween had a last fling before the dawning of May 1 cast them into their annual six-month exile. The night of April 30 is still celebrated, especially abroad, with bonfires and revelry.” — Deane Morrison, The Owatonna (Minnesota) People’s Press, 26 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

To the ancient Celts, May Day marked the start of summer, and a critical time when the boundaries between the human and supernatural worlds were removed, requiring that people take special measures to protect themselves against enchantments. The Beltane fire festival originated in a summer ritual in which cattle were herded between two huge bonfires to protect them from evil and disease. The word Beltane has been used in English since the 15th century, but the earliest known instance of the word in print—as well as the description of that summer ritual—appears in an Irish glossary commonly attributed to Cormac, a king and bishop who lived in the south of Ireland near the end of the first millennium.

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